Braves vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 5

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber gestures at home plate after scoring on an RBI single by Nick Castellanos in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Philadelphia.
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The Atlanta Braves (+135) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-165) on September 5, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Braves are against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are ATS.

Braves vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Martin Perez 8-8, 3.06 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Zack Wheeler 11-5, 3.34 ERA

Braves vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves+1.5 -155O 8 +100+135
Phillies -1.5 +125U 8 -120-165

Braves vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 56.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Sean Murphy has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+17.70 Units / 354% ROI)
  • Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+13.90 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+12.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.85 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Walks Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+9.50 Units / 21% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Luis Arraez has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+14.30 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Luis Arraez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+14.15 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Luis Arraez has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 10 games at home (+13.00 Units / 130% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Walks Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.20 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+11.65 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 35 away games (+18.70 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 25 of their last 35 away games (+13.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 30 away games (+13.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 31 of their last 50 games (+9.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 17 of their last 30 games (+7.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 11 games at home (+8.90 Units / 74% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 12 of their last 18 games (+8.20 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 26 of their last 45 games (+3.85 Units / 7% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Braves are 49-34 (.590) after a win this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

The Braves are 10-4 (.714) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB.

The Braves are 10-4 (.714) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Braves are 43-9 (.827) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Phillies are 7-56 (.111) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — best in MLB.

The Phillies are 19-0 (1.000) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — best in MLB.

The Phillies are 11-54 (.169) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Phillies are 38-12 (.760) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Braves have a winning percentage of 67% at home this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .540 (2,794 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Braves hitters have been successful in 100% of their sacrifice bunt attempts this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .291 with two-strikes this season — tied for best in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of just .479 (2,847 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of just .661 (2,706 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of 1.215 (972 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count this season — best in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of just .296 (2,706 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 42% of their games at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% with runners in scoring position this season — 5th best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 35% of their games this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Braves have won 42% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.

Phillies pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.6 MPH (3,219 batted balls) this season — best in MLB.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 29% versus the bottom of the order this season — best in MLB.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — tied for best in MLB.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

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